Set Painting Workshop
March 14, 2026
Come enjoy an inside look at the art of set painting! Pierre Players will hold a set painting workshop on Saturday, March 14, 2026, 10 a.m. to noon CDT, at the Grand Opera House, 109 S. Pierre St., Pierre. Learn shading techniques, design application, texturing and more with artist Jen Kanz. This workshop is free but is limited to 10 participants. Pre-register to attend by March 11, 2026.
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Pierre Players Scholarships
March 19, 2026
Pierre Players offers scholarships for post-secondary education and theater workshops for all ages. Post-secondary scholarships are based on participation in fine arts programs, activities and events. Pierre Players participation is given preference. The deadline to apply for a post-secondary scholarship is March 19, 2026. Pierre Players also offers scholarships for theater-related camps and workshops in South Dakota for students to develop their theater skills. Camp/workshop scholarships are based on Pierre Players' involvement, as well as other fine arts programs.
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The Costume's the Thing!
March 24, 2026
Come enjoy an inside look at the art of theatrical costuming! Pierre Players costume designers Ashley Boone, Jan Martin and Kaitlin Lenaburg will present a special, behind‑the‑scenes program about theatrical costuming on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, noon to 1 p.m. CDT at Rawlins Municipal Library, 1000 E. Church St., Pierre. You’ve seen their creative work in "Macbeth" and other Pierre Players productions. Join them as they discuss their design process and showcase costumes they’ve crafted for Pierre Players. Learn about how costumes are conceptualized and created, techniques and materials used in theater costuming, and stories behind memorable Pierre Players productions. This free program is open to all theater lovers, makers and curious minds.
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Upcoming Production: Sylvia
May 1-3 and 7-9, 2026
Greg and Kate have moved to Manhattan after 22 years of child-raising in the suburbs. Greg’s career as a financial trader is winding down, while Kate’s career, as a public-school English teacher, is beginning to offer her more opportunities. Greg brings home a dog he found in the park—or that has found him—bearing only the name “Sylvia” on her name tag. A street-smart mixture of Lab and poodle, Sylvia becomes a major bone of contention between husband and wife. Show dates for the comedy "Sylvia" by A.R. Gurney are May 1-3 and 7-9, 2026, with a pay-what-you-can performance on April 29, 2026.
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Upcoming Auditions: 1776
May 11-13 and 17-18, 2026
The seminal event in American history blazes to vivid life in this most unconventional of Broadway hits. “1776” puts a human face on the pages of history as we see the men behind the national icons: proud, frightened, uncertain, irritable, charming, often petty and ultimately noble figures, determined to do the right thing for a fledgling nation. Pierre Players will hold a singalong for "1776" on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, May 11-13, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the Grand Opera House in Pierre. Auditions will be held on Sunday and Monday, May 17-18, 2026, at 7 p.m., with callbacks on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. There are roles for 11 men, 2 women plus an ensemble, or play a role behind the scenes.
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